Address - American History TV Popular Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most popular programs for the Address - American History TV type.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=2
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2015 21:04:13 GMTAddress - American History TVPresident Nixon Resignation AddressPresident Nixon addressed the nation saying that he would resign effective at noon on August 9, 1974. The speech was delivered on television from the Oval Office on August 8, 1974.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8664-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8664-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTEisenhower Farewell AddressPresident Eisenhower spoke to the nation in a farewell address. The address, sometimes referred to as the "Military-Industrial Complex Speech", is considered by some to be one of the most significant speeches of the Eisenhower presidency.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15026-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15026-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTVoting Rights AddressPresident Johnson spoke to a joint session of Congress regarding the voting rights of all Americans. He focused on the denial of equal rights to African-Americans and stressed that all citizens must have an equal right to vote.
Courtesy of the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Kennedy 1961 InaugurationHighlights were shown of the 1961 inauguration of President John F. Kennedy courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. The event took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. Two of President Kennedy's best-known phrases come from his inaugural address: "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship..." and "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
Highlights included the arrival of the Kennedys at the Capitol, the Marine Band playing "America the Beautiful," an invocation by Cardinal Cushing, Marion Anderson singing the National Anthem, a prayer by Archbishop Iakovos, the swearing-in of Vice President Johnson administered by the speaker of the House of Representatives, prayer by the Reverend John Barclay, the swearing-in of President Kennedy by the chief justice, the inaugural address, a benediction by Rabbi Nelson Glueck, the inaugural luncheon, and parade.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTState of the Union AddressPresident Johnson spoke to Congress regarding the State of the Union. He focused on the need to improve the unemployment rate and equal civil rights for all Americans. He also proposed a reduced budget for the next fiscal year.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153275-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153275-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTState of the Union AddressFor sale instead: 168446 compiled program.
In his first State of the Union address, President Bush emphasized programs to defeat terrorism at home and abroad, revive the economy, and protect American soil. Among the programs he advocated were increased neighborhood and international volunteerism, extended unemployment for the newly jobless, prescription drug coverage for Medicare patients, tax cuts for all Americans, and a strong energy policy to create new jobs.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168239-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168239-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident George W. Bush 2001 Inaugural CeremonyPresident Bush addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his remarks he focused on themes of personal responsibility, reducing poverty, and compassion. The program featured an invocation by Franklin Graham and music to mark the occasion.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Reagan's Farewell AddressIn his last official address from the Oval Office, President Reagan bid farewell to the nation and reviewed several aspects of his presidency and wished the nation well in its future.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5781-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5781-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Clinton 1993 Inaugural CeremonyPresident Clinton addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his remarks, the president called for Americans to assume greater responsibility for the future of the country, renewing America through bold actions by the current generations of Americans. The 14 minute speech took place on the sun-drenched steps of the festooned U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Gore, as well as remarks by Reverend Billy Graham and recitation of a poem written especially for the Clinton inaugural by Maya Angelou.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37261-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37261-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Carter's Fireside Chat on EnergyWearing a sweater and seated by the fireplace in the White House library, President Carter reviewed his campaign promises and reaffirmed his intention to carry them out. Topics included the importance of a new energy department, and an energy policy that focused on conserving the nation's natural resources.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident George H. W. Bush 1989 InaugurationGeorge Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president at 12:00 noon on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor administered the vice-presidential oath to Dan Quayle, followed by Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the presidential oath to George H.W. Bush. After his swearing-in he delivered his inaugural address.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5794-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5794-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Military StrikesPresident Bush spoke to the nation from the Indian Treaty Room about the military strikes that the U.S. military was now carrying out against military targets in Afghanistan. The military attacks were in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the U.S. World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He referred to the effort as Operation Enduring Force. President Bush's remarks were made at 1:00 p.m. EDT and carried live on all U.S. television networks.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166534-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166534-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Carter AddressPresident Carter addressed the nation about the ongoing energy crisis and about the mood of America as a result of the crisis. He expressed concern that American democracy was threatened by "crisis of confidence" in which cynicism toward government had eroded faith in the American way of life.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153917-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153917-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT1995 State of the Union AddressIn his State of the Union address President Clinton called for a new social compact in which Americans exercise their rights and their responsibilities to their families, neighbors, and country. The president spoke of the economic progress of the past two years, lower federal budget deficits, higher employment, and higher productivity. Other topics included campaign finance reform, lobbying reform, the Republican-proposed balanced budget amendment, welfare reform, health care reform, a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage, the proposed Middle Class Bill of Rights, the line-item veto, a limit on unfunded mandates, action to curb illegal immigration, a reduction in federal regulations, and a federal effort aimed at teenage pregnancy.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62882-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62882-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTState of the Union AddressThe Senate met in joint session with the House of Representatives to hear President Bush's State of the Union address. The president spoke of the changes in the world in the last year: the restoration of democracy to Panama, the freeing of Poland and Czechoslovakia from Communist control, and the fall of the Berlin wall. He also talked about proposed education policy and about the U.S. economy and taxes.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10891-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10891-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Johnson 1965 InaugurationPresident Johnson addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony.
The president was sworn-in by Chief Justice Earl Warren. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Humphrey by Speaker of the House McCormack. Music included the U.S. Marine Corp Band. Leontyne Price sang "America the Beautiful" and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang "This Is My Country." Highlights of the inaugural parade were shown.
The film [Inauguration of the President and the Vice President of the United States of America] was produced by the U.S. Naval Photographic Center and the Senate Recording Studio for the 1965 Joint Inaugural Committee.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5797-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5797-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTFord Address to Joint Session of CongressPresident Ford delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress three days after becoming president upon the resignation of President Nixon. President Ford said that his administration would seek unity and dignity, and that he hoped to restore confidence in government.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153653-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153653-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Nixon's First Watergate SpeechPresident Nixon addressed the nation in prime time in his first public speech on the subject of Watergate. On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested while attempting to bug the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. President Nixon pledged to ensure the honesty and integrity of the administration and announced the resignation of several members of his administration, including Bob Haldeman and John Dean. He also announced the appointment of Elliot Richardson as the new attorney general to investigate the affair while he concentrated his attention on the business of the nation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299817-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299817-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTIranian Hostage Rescue Attempt AnnouncementPresident Carter announced that he had canceled a planned rescue of fifty-two Americans who had been held hostage in Iran since November 1979. During the withdrawal eight service members were killed in an aircraft collision.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101119-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101119-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT1965 State of the Union AddressIn his second State of the Union address, President Johnson called on Americans to continue on the "road to the great society," proposing a sweeping national agenda from education reforms to a war on deadly diseases to a campaign against pollution. He declared his support for civil rights, specifically the right to vote and the enforcement of civil rights laws providing "opportunity for all" including "Negro Americans."http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67859-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67859-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT1975 State of the Union AddressIn his first State of the Union address, five months after assuming office following President Nixon's resignation, President Gerald R. Ford told Congress he didn't expect much applause because "I've got bad news." He detailed the country's economic and energy woes, blaming, in part, "ever-increasing levels of government benefits." On the eve of the American bicentennial, he urged his countrymen "to move in a new direction."http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67899-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67899-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMTPresident Nixon Address on Watergate TapesPresident Nixon announced that he would supply the public and the House Judiciary Committee with transcripts of the requested audio tapes of conversations involving him and his staff. He called the possibility of impeachment a "wrenching ordeal" for the nation.
This was as shown live as a "CBS News Special Report." with Dan Rather.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318907-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318907-1Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT